--- title: "Provision of a catering offer within Parson's Close Recreation Ground" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-19" --- # Provision of a catering offer within Parson's Close Recreation Ground Buyer: LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492aaf63-592a-4ed7-898f-9e2d6291c75f.json) ## Summary The Leighton Linslade Town Council is seeking to establish a catering service at Parson's Close Recreation Ground through a tender process. This procurement falls under the category of Catering Services (CPV Code: 55520000) and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for expressing interest is set for 13 July 2018. The successful caterer is expected to begin operations in Spring 2019, and the contract could run for five years with a possible one-year extension, depending on performance. The expected proposal should include a fair financial model that acknowledges the operator's initial investment in catering equipment and infrastructure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their market presence. Those specialising in freshly prepared meals, snacks, and beverages will particularly benefit, as the Council envisions a catering offer that enhances the visitor experience at the park. Additionally, the requirement for high health and safety standards means that companies with strong operational practices will have a competitive advantage. An open day will allow potential bidders to explore the location and discuss their proposals, fostering a collaborative environment for engagement. ## Notice The Town Council would be seeking a competent and qualified caterer to deliver a quality offering within the park. The presumption is that the menu will focus on freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages. It is the expectation that the successful caterer will be in a position to begin trading in the Spring of 2019. The expectation is that the ice cream concession will continue to operate as a separate stand-alone business thereby giving park visitors choice between a kiosk offer and the stand alone ice cream concession. There is no reason why the kiosk couldn't sell bespoke ice cream that wouldn't normally be found in an ice cream van for example. It is anticipated that expressions of interest will be sought from catering firms, hereafter. An open day will be offered which will allow all interested parties the opportunity to visit the park and the building/kiosk itself. All parties will be required to complete and submit their tender application. The operator will be asked to propose a financial model that is considered to be appropriate for a facility such as this which provides a fair outcome for both parties. It is considered that the kiosk represents an opportunity to work in partnership with an operator recognising the investment commitment that the operator would have to make in the first instance. At their own risk, the expectation is that the successful operator would be required to invest in making the facility work for them. This would include the purchase of catering equipment as well as external seating and associated paraphernalia. In return, the Town Council would offer a 5-year agreement for example with the potential to extend for a further 12 months if it is found to be working well for both parties. If it is found that for whatever reason, the business model isn't working for either party, there will within the contract be some kind of break out option that can be implemented. As a public-facing asset, the expectations are that the facility would be maintained and run to the highest of health and safety and hygiene standards. A failure to maintain the highest of standards would compromise any agreement and the Town Council would reserve the right to curtail a business operation if it is found that standards were falling from those originally agreed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9082f408-2bc1-4e1a-ad74-0161d67384f1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LEIGHTON BUZZARD | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU7 1HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Leighton-Linslade North | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2018 at 08:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9082f408-2bc1-4e1a-ad74-0161d67384f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9082f408-2bc1-4e1a-ad74-0161d67384f1 19th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04e223c6-58be-42f9-a25b-e387d656cb32 Expression of Interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a23e585f-0202-4876-ba49-835fe7528427 Suitability Assessment Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - http://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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